HMAS Parramatta joined her sister ship Yarra deploying to the Far East where the two ships relieved HMA Ships Quickmatch and Vampire in the Britsh Commonwealth Strategic Reserve. During that deployment Parramatta’s crew took part in the SEATO exercise SEA DEVIL before visiting Japan in company with other RAN vessels.
Australian Naval History on 20 April 1962
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